Attention, young movie fiends: The BAMkids Film Festival is back in town, and this year it's better than ever. The annual event, presented by the Brooklyn Academy of Music, showcases the world's best children's films over a two-day period.
The fun doesn't stop with the movies! This year, the festival takes place on February 28 and March 1 and includes a bevy of kid-friendly activities like karaoke, live concerts, and face-painting. A few filmmakers will also be on hand to discuss their work.
Tickets will sell quickly, so plan ahead and buy your movie passes now. Adult tickets are $11, and children's tickets are $5. Music shows are $7.
For more information, call (718) 636-4100. All movies will take place in the BAM Rose Cinemas at 30 Lafayette Avenue.
The 2009 line-up is below:
- 10am and 12:30pm (Sat and Sun)
Fluffy and Funny
Ages 2-5 - 10:30am (Sat)
Amazon Jack: Jungo Goes Bananas
Ages 5-8 - 11am (Sat and Sun)
Surprise Me!
Ages 8—10 - 11am (Sat)
Where Is Winky's Horse?
Ages 7-9 - 12pm and 2pm (Sat)
Uncle Rock
Live music performance
All ages - 1:15pm (Sat)
Stella and the Star of the Orient
Ages 8-10 - 1:45pm (Sat and Sun)
It's All in How You See It
Ages 9-13 - 3pm (Sat and Sun)
Worldwide Wonders
Ages 5-8 - 10:30am (Sun)
Quest for a Heart
Ages 6-9 - 11:30am (Sun)
Mozart in China
Ages 8-10 - 12pm and 2pm (Sun)
Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz Goes Green
Live music performance
All ages - 1:15 (Sun)
The Ten Lives of Titanic the Cat
Ages 11—13
